'May he be an advocate for peace' Bishop on the election of the new Pope

Yahoo

10-05-2025

The Bishop of Salford has issued a statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Rt Rev John Arnold of the Salford Diocese, which oversees Catholic Churches in Bolton and across the North West, said: "We offer our prayers, especially in these early days, for Pope Leo XIV as he becomes the shepherd and guide of the Universal Church in the modern world.
"In his opening statement, we heard of Pope Leo's tribute to Pope Francis and his desire for peace and solidarity and the need to create unity through the building of bridges.
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"In taking the name of Leo, he is clear in the pursuit of upholding the dignity and rights of every human being and the mission of the Church in every aspect of our daily lives. In a world that faces so many global challenges, may he be an advocate for peace and a voice promoting care for our common home and our God-given dignity.
"May we follow his example in taking up our own unique mission as we jobs" target="_blank">work together to build up the Kingdom of God in our world today."
Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the new pope of the Catholic Church, after a two-day conclave.
He will go by the papal name of Leo XIV.
The pontiff is the 267th pope, becoming the religious leader of Catholics across the globe and someone believed to be called to be the successor to St Peter, who was the first.
He is also the first American to hold the position of pope, having been born in Chicago on September 14, 1955.
Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at the age of 88, a voting process to elect a new head of the Catholic Church began on Wednesday, May 7.